NHL Betting News and Notes Thursday, January 5th, 2017

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Columbus has won 16 games in row; they outscored foes 20-10 in winning last five road games. Three of their last four games went over total. Blue Jackets won 2-1ot/3-2 in their last two games with Washington; teams split last four games played here. Over is 5-2-2 in last nine series games. Washington won its last four games, scoring 14 goals; under is 4-1 in their last five home games.

Edmonton won its last three games with Boston, but lost four of last five visits to Beantown. Under is 6-4 in last ten series games. Oilers lost three of last four games; under is 8-0-1 in their last nine. Edmonton lost 3-2/3-1 in their last two road games. Bruins split last four home games, are 4-6 in last ten games overall. Under is 3-2-1 in their last six games.

Home side won seven of last eight Nashville-Tampa Bay games; teams split last four games in this building. Over is 6-3-1 in last ten series games. Predators lost four of last five games, but won last three road games, outscoring opponents 11-2. Under is 5-1-2 in their last eight games. Lightning won four of their last six home games; over is 3-2 in their last five home games.

Blues won three of their last four games with Carolina; over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Hurricanes lost three of last four visits here. Carolina lost three of its last four games, both overall and on road; under is 5-0-2 in their last seven games. St Louis was outscored 11-6 in losing the game after its last three wins; they’re 2-3 in last five home games. Over is 5-3-1 in their last nine games overall.

Blackhawks won their last nine games with Buffalo; over is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Sabres were outscored 21-9 in losing last five visits to Windy City. Buffalo lost six of its last eight games, losing four of last six on road; over is 4-3 in their last seven games. Chicago lost five of last six games; they lost last three home games, scoring five goals. Under is 2-0-3 in their last five games.

Kings won three of last four games with Detroit; under is 4-2-3 in last nine series games. Red Wings lost three of last four games in Staples Center. Detroit lost three of its last four games; over is 4-2-1 in their last seven. Red Wings split their last four road games. Los Angeles won 2-1/3-2 in last two games. Under is 8-0-1 in Kings’ last nine games.

Sharks won six of last eight games with Minnesota; Wild lost five of last six visits to Shark Tank. Under is 5-3-1 in last nine series games. Minnesota won 12 of last 13 games, scoring 19 goals in winning last four on road; over is 4-0-1 in their last five games. San Jose lost its last two games 3-2/2-1; under is 2-0-1 in their last three games. Sharks won three of their last four home games.

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WINNIPEG (18-19-0-3, 39 pts.) at FLORIDA (16-14-0-8, 40 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 18-32 ATS (-15.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 20-30 ATS (-16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 15-6 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 163-185 ATS (+369.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 191-213 ATS (-70.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 142-217 ATS (+398.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 174-167 ATS (-45.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

MONTREAL (23-9-0-6, 52 pts.) at DALLAS (16-15-0-7, 39 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 14-27 ATS (-17.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 45-27 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 25-7 ATS (+15.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 1-8 ATS (-8.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

NY RANGERS (26-13-0-1, 53 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (20-14-0-5, 45 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-29 ATS (+66.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-16 ATS (+40.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 21-6 ATS (+13.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 38-22 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
NY RANGERS are 18-9 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 16-8 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 29-12 ATS (+13.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-81 ATS (-68.8 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-3 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

COLORADO (12-24-0-1, 25 pts.) at CALGARY (20-17-0-2, 42 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 21-18 ATS (+46.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 61-45 ATS (+107.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
COLORADO is 228-217 ATS (+462.2 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 35-30 ATS (+76.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
COLORADO is 26-24 ATS (+58.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-6 ATS (+21.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-3 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

ARIZONA (11-21-0-5, 27 pts.) at VANCOUVER (18-18-0-3, 39 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 10-40 ATS (+79.6 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 4-19 ATS (+31.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 8-2 ATS (+5.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VANCOUVER is 8-2 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 26-15 ATS (+46.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 227-221 ATS (-133.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 8-3 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 8-3-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

DETROIT (16-16-0-5, 37 pts.) at ANAHEIM (19-12-0-8, 46 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 421-308 ATS (-120.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 494-402 ATS (+83.4 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 221-176 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DETROIT is 21-9 ATS (+31.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 3-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

COLUMBUS (27-5-0-4, 58 pts.) at WASHINGTON (23-9-0-5, 51 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 61-32 ATS (+20.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 27-9 ATS (+17.5 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 17-9 ATS (+29.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 24-21 ATS (+55.6 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
COLUMBUS is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
COLUMBUS is 12-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
COLUMBUS is 14-2 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
COLUMBUS is 10-3 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 10-3 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 5-9 ATS (-10.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-6 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

EDMONTON (19-13-0-7, 45 pts.) at BOSTON (20-16-0-4, 44 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 1-17 ATS (+29.3 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-13 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-23 ATS (-11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-10 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-15 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-1 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-1-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

NASHVILLE (16-14-0-7, 39 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (19-16-0-4, 42 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 16-21 ATS (-11.2 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 2-8 ATS (-6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NASHVILLE is 25-26 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 13-21 ATS (-19.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 41-20 ATS (+15.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-6 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 190-166 ATS (+362.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 2-8 ATS (-6.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 351-401 ATS (+770.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 162-199 ATS (-73.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 4-1 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 4-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

CAROLINA (16-14-0-7, 39 pts.) at ST LOUIS (20-13-0-5, 45 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 2-11 ATS (+16.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
CAROLINA is 62-117 ATS (+206.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
CAROLINA is 1-11 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CAROLINA is 1-11 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 8-14 ATS (-17.1 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

BUFFALO (14-15-0-8, 36 pts.) at CHICAGO (23-12-0-5, 51 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 326-332 ATS (+664.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 93-83 ATS (-56.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

DETROIT (16-16-0-5, 37 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (19-15-0-4, 42 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 21-9 ATS (+31.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 108-99 ATS (-1.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 6-10 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 48-47 ATS (-25.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

MINNESOTA (23-9-0-4, 50 pts.) at SAN JOSE (23-13-0-2, 48 pts.)

Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 3-10 ATS (-8.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-32 ATS (-20.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 39-20 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 189-139 ATS (+43.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 33-36 ATS (-16.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 30-32 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 161-138 ATS (-73.2 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

COLUMBUS vs. WASHINGTON
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home

EDMONTON vs. BOSTON
Edmonton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Edmonton is 1-9-1 SU in its last 11 games ,when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton

NASHVILLE vs. TAMPA BAY
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nashville

CAROLINA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
St. Louis11-4-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Carolina

BUFFALO vs. CHICAGO
Buffalo is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo

DETROIT vs. LOS ANGELES
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games

MINNESOTA vs. SAN JOSE
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Jose is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

StatFox Super Situations

COLUMBUS at WASHINGTON
Play On - Home Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (WASHINGTON) excellent defensive team - allowing <=2.4 goals/game on the season, after winning their previous game in overtime 51-16 over the last 5 seasons. ( 76.1% | 29.8 units ) 6-2 this year. ( 75.0% | 3.3 units )

COLUMBUS at WASHINGTON
Play Against - Any team against the money line (WASHINGTON) after 2 straight close wins by 1 goal against opponent after 2 straight wins by 2 goals or more 31-12 over the last 5 seasons. ( 72.1% | 21.9 units ) 2-2 this year. ( 50.0% | 0.0 units )

CAROLINA at ST LOUIS
Play Against - Home Teams when the money line is -100 to -150 (ST LOUIS) after a win by 2 goals or more against opponent after 2 straight losses by 2 goals or more 77-50 since 1997. ( 60.6% | 35.8 units ) 3-1 this year. ( 75.0% | 2.3 units )

Columbus at Washington, 7:05 PM ET
Columbus: 12-2 SU off a home win
Washington: 5-9 SU vs. division opponents

Edmonton at Boston, 7:05 PM ET
Edmonton: 1-5 SU after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
Boston: 6-4 SU off a road loss

Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:35 PM ET
Nashville: 7-23 SU as a road underdog
Tampa Bay: 18-5 SU off a home loss by 2 goals or more

Carolina at St Louis, 8:05 PM ET
Carolina: 10-3 SU in road games after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games
St Louis: 5-10 SU in home games after a blowout win by 3 goals or more

Buffalo at Chicago, 8:35 PM ET
Buffalo: 19-14 SU after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Chicago: 3-5 SU after allowing 4 goals or more

Detroit at Los Angeles, 10:35 PM ET
Detroit: 16-8 SU in road games after having lost 3 of their last 4
Los Angeles: 0-8 SU after playing a game where 3 or fewer total goals were scored

Minnesota at San Jose, 10:35 PM ET
Minnesota: 32-23 SU in road games after 2 consecutive non-conference games
San Jose: 14-21 SU in home games off 2 consecutive losses against division rivals